Andesite and Banded iron formation Definition

Definition of Andesite and Banded iron formation

The general Andesite and Banded iron formation definition can be stated as: Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava. On the other hand, Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age. Along with definition of Andesite and Banded iron formation, get to know about Properties of Andesite and Banded iron formation. Get to know more information about Andesite and Banded iron formation origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Andesite and Banded iron formation

The history of Andesite and Banded iron formation gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Andesite and Banded iron formation Origin and Discoverer

Andesite and Banded iron formation definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Andesite and Banded iron formation. In this section, you will know about Andesite and Banded iron formation Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Andesite is North America whereas Origin of Banded iron formation is Western Australia, Minnesota. It is interesting to know the name of Andesite and Banded iron formation discoverer. The discoverer of Andesite and Banded iron formation are Unknown.

Etymology of Andesite and Banded iron formation

Along with Andesite and Banded iron formation definition, know more about the etymology of Andesite and Banded iron formation. Etymology of Andesite and Banded iron formation gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Andesite and Formation of Banded iron formation. The etymology of Andesite is From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance while that of Banded iron formation is From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Andesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Andesite and Banded iron formation are listed below.

For Andesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Banded iron formation,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock